John Podesta
@johnpodesta
Founder of @amprog @equitablegrowth. WH COS to @BillClinton. Counselor to @BarackObama.Chair of @HillaryClinton for America. Don't blame others for my opinions.
Time to kick the oil habit. #ActOnClimate
Great leadership by the @latimes for their Editorial! We must move quickly to take action and pass climate legislation that already in front of Congress! Please share and build momentum to #ActOnClimate latimes.com/opinion/story/…
Our new polling shows the 9 are out of step with their districts. 96% of Dem and 58% of Indy voters want additional investments to stop climate change & extreme weather. 63% overall support the Build Back Better budget plan. filesforprogress.org/datasets/2021/…
The nine centrist House Democrats led by @RepJoshG have a new op-ed, digging in: “But we are firmly opposed to holding the president’s infrastructure legislation hostage to reconciliation, risking its passage and the bipartisan support behind it.” washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/…
Breaking my Twitter Boycott to celebrate Senate passage of IRA and its massive investments in clean energy and climate. TY activists;TY Dems; yes even TY @Sen_JoeManchin. Lots more to do. Onward. #ActOnClimate
This is bullshit bothsiderism. Wrong word choice doesn't change the facts @GlennKesslerWP. $500 in savings for families is $500. Period. washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…
In Biden's global quest for more oil, there’s political blowback at every turn Republicans criticize the president for promoting renewables and foreign oil Mr. Biden’s own party bristles at outreach to authoritarian regimes and a warm up to fossil fuels wsj.com/articles/biden…
Do you think Trump filed this case with the hope of calling Vladimir Putin as a character witness? Trump deposition ought to be a hoot.
Former president Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the DNC and others, alleging that they “maliciously conspired to weave a false narrative” that his campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential race. wapo.st/3NiENOE
Heartbroken by the loss of my dear, dear friend and one of the world’s greatest champions for justice and democracy.
Below is a statement from the family of @Madeleine:
Today's @IPCC_CH report warns of irreversible human & ecosystem consequences past 1.5 C of warming. It's a reminder that the climate & biodiversity crises are connected - & that investing in nature can help us address both. More from me in @SDGaction: sdg-action.org/biodiversity-t…
A great fighter for working people and for the environment and a great friend. One of the best people I’ve ever met. I’ll miss him. Harry M. Reid, pugnacious Senate majority leader, dies at 82 washingtonpost.com/local/obituari…
Todd Stern and my take on Glasgow and Biden’s climate record in Foreign Affairs: Home and Abroad, the Administration Is Rising to the Challenge foreignaffairs.com/articles/2021-…
Congrats Democrats! One giant leap forward; one more Appalachian mountain to climb. STATEMENT: House Passage of Build Back Better Act Is Historic Action To Tackle the Climate Crisis, CAP’s John Podesta Says - Center for American Progress. americanprogress.org/press/statemen…
Talking Climate @TheTentPod. Looking forward to #BuildBackBetter passing the House next week.
🔊 NEW POD 🔊 @dgibber123 connects with @johnpodesta on this week’s episode to talk #COP26, #BuildBackBetter, and how the US can navigate the climate crisis. Catch their conversation (along with some cooking 🧑🍳 advice) ⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🔊 NEW POD 🔊 @dgibber123 connects with @johnpodesta on this week’s episode to talk #COP26, #BuildBackBetter, and how the US can navigate the climate crisis. Catch their conversation (along with some cooking 🧑🍳 advice) ⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Big news from Glasgow. Thanks to Secretary Kerry’s dogged determination, China steps up on methane. STATEMENT: CAP’s John Podesta Praises Joint Commitment From United States and China on Climate Change - Center for American Progress americanprogress.org/press/statemen…
Overcoming early disappointments climate package in today’s agreement is historic. When enacted, will give @POTUS the tools he needs to meet the climate test-50-52% reductions X 2030. Great news going into Glasgow.
Code Red. Democrats: Build Back back better is a must pass bill. Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill by @CAPAction link.medium.com/hZNxtf8SYjb
Democrats—Unite & Act Together
Our children and grandchildren deserve a livable future. In this #CodeRedClimate moment, urge your legislators to respond to this crisis with the urgency it merits. Ask them to support the climate investments we need in the Build Back Better Act. coderedcongress.com
TODAY, @SenSchumer published a letter looking at the combined impact of the reconciliation & infrastructure bills on climate change. The bottom line: these investments can reduce GHG emissions to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030! Here's a quick look at HOW we get there (🧵):
Hope House Moderates pay attention to where Democratic and Democratic leaning independents are in their districts.
🚨 NEW POLL with @DataProgress in CA-16, GA-07, HI-01, ME-02, NJ-05, OR-05, TX-15, TX-28, & TX-34: Voters overwhelmingly support (62%) the Build Back Better budget—and say they're less likely to vote for a candidate who opposes it. Read more: clmtpwr.us/9-Districts